Training & Safety Specialist

KidsTLC; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

HSA & FSA

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

EAP

Wellness programs

On-the-job training

Annual COLA increases

Job summary

KidsTLC in Olathe, KS is seeking a Training & Safety Specialist to lead New Employee Orientation and provide real-time coaching for staff. The role will collect safety and compliance data via in-person and CCTV observations and analyze results to inform ongoing training initiatives.

Collaboration across departments is essential for effective workflow support. The ideal candidate will have strong public speaking skills, experience training adults, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and

Qualifications

• Ability to give positive and corrective feedback to adults.
• Experience teaching or instructing adults in a training setting.
• Experience using cloud or web-based software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate New Employee Orientation.
• Provide real-time coaching and modeling for staff.
• Collect safety and compliance data via in-person and CCTV observations.
• Analyze data to identify training trends and inform sessions.

Skills

Public speaking

Coaching

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based software

Job description

Training & Safety Specialist (Full Time)
Location: Olathe, KS

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Training & Safety Specialist will be responsible for observing, coaching, and training safety and compliance related skills and topics for milieu management to new and existing staff members. The position will evaluate safety and compliance related trends through the collection of in-person and CCTV based assessments. This position will analyze data from these assessments for purposes of training to trends in conjunction with the Director of Professional Development, and they will also coordinate sharing of observation data with Unit and Campus Managers to assist with Connection, Coaching, and Correction across campus. The Training & Safety Specialist will also serve as the primary facilitator of New Employee Orientation as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate New Employee Orientation as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides real-time coaching and modeling in the milieu for new employee shadows and existing direct-care employees.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively across departments to coordinate workflows, share information, and support training implementation.
• Collect safety, compliance, and performance data through in-person and CCTV observations and evaluation tools.
• Compile and analyze data to influence current and future trends for training of staff.
• Assist in development of new, relevant trainings for Continued Education Training sessions.
• Train compliance and safety related topics during New Employee Orientation and Continued Education Training sessions.
• Communicate with appropriate parties when observation assessments warrant either positive reinforcement or coaching and correction is needed for non-compliance.
• Oversee that all compliance needs are met across all PRTF Units and shared spaces.
• Complete and maintain Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Trainer certification for SCM Training and situational evaluation purposes.
• Complete and maintain CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Preferred 2-years experience in Health/Human Services.
• 2 or more years of training or people management experience preferred.
• Good public speaking skills.
• Ability to give positive and corrective feedback to adults.
• Ability to maintain and uphold all PRTF policies and procedures and teach to these policies and procedures.
• Experience teaching or instructing adults in a small or large training setting.
• Experience using cloud or web-based software and applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software suite.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.

Language Ability

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting insurance forms, contracts, and clinical documentation.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic math: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Cognitive Demands

• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build trust and respect with clients, staff, and partners.
• Must be self-directed and able to collaborate effectively.
• Confident and professional when managing crisis or conflict situations.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with industry-specific software and web-based systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear.

Occasionally required to lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Must have adequate vision to perform computer-related tasks.

May be required to respond physically in situations involving agitated youth or guardians.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

Standard office environment.

Fast-paced setting with moderate to high noise levels.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (Employer shared cost).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Savings Account (FSA).
• Generous Paid Time Off/PTO.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.
• 401K w/company match (4%)
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Collaborative work culture.
• Wellness & CBI programs.
• Ongoing on the job training.
• Annual cost of living increases
• Health Joy Free Concierge healthcare app.